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Updated at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 30, 2006

M.P. "Andy" Anderson retires as CEO of Hina Mauka

By Catherine E. Toth
Advertiser Staff Writer

After 11 years at the helm of Hina Mauka, M.P. "Andy" Anderson announced his retirement this week as chief executive officer.

Alan Johnson, chief operating officer and managing director, will succeed Anderson effective Jan. 1, 2007.

Under Anderson's leadership, Hina Mauka became Hawai'i's largest alcoholism and addiction treatment provider.

He started at Hina Mauka with a $500,000 budget in 1996, a new 45-bed residential facility, and a debt that threatened to shut down operations.

Four years later, the budget had grown nearly 1,000 percent and Pacific Business News recognized Hina Mauka as one of the "Fastest 50" growing companies in Hawai'i. The organization's credentials grew as well with 3 successive 3-year CARF accreditations. CARF is the Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission for alcohol and drug treatment programs.

One of Anderson's proudest achievements for treatment advocacy is that as a result of state legislation in 2006, Hawai'i will be the only state that will offer drug and alcohol counseling services in every public intermediate, middle and high school.

During Anderson's tenure as CEO, Hina Mauka provided primary treatment to an estimated 9,000 adults, 4,000 adolescents, and 1,000 families. On any treatment day Hina Mauka's programs provide addiction treatment services to some 500 people.

The mission of Hina Mauka is to provide prevention, treatment and recovery services to individuals, families and communities touched by alcoholism, chemical dependency and related challenges. Hina Mauka has 22 sites currently, and will begin services in four middle schools this spring. The organization has a presence on two islands with the headquarters and 48-bed residential facility in Kane'ohe.

Reach Catherine E. Toth at 535-8103 or ctoth@honoluluadvertiser.com. Read The Daily Dish at blogs.honoluluadvertiser.com.